The Oregon Abolition of the Death Penalty Amendment, also known as Measure 18, was on the November 3, 1914 ballot in Oregon as an initiated constitutional amendment, where it was approved. The measure abolished the death penalty for murder committed in the State of Oregon and fixed life imprisonment as the maximum punishment for any crime.[1]

Text of measure

Constitutional Amendment initiated by Paul Turner, 563 Fourth Street, Portland, Oregon. - ABOLISHING DEATH PENALTY. - Its purpose is to abolish the death penalty for murder committed in the State of Oregon and fixing life imprisonment as the maximum punishment for any crime. It repeals all provisions of the Constitution and laws in conflict with the same. --- Vote YES or NO.